what is the translocation of chromosomes?

In a translocation a segment of a chromosome becomes attached to a non-homologous chromosome. In reciprocal translocations, two non-homologous chromosomes exchange segments. Translocation also includes exchange between non-homologous parts of a pair of chromosomes, e.g. between X and Y chromosomes. There is no addition or loss of genes during translocations, only a rearrangement. Translocations are due to irregularities during crossing over. Breaks in the chromosomes are followed by union in ways different from the normal condition. In translocation homozygotes breaks occur in both chromosomes of two different chromosome pairs, and there is mutual interchange of segments.

TRANSLOCATION OF CHROMOSOMES:whenever two non-homologous or dissimar chromosomes exchange a small portion of their segments with each other,this process is known as the translocation of the chromosomes.

it is a type of chromosomal mutation and it can lead towards serious disorders in the body of living organisms.